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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,215.40, 18,323.10 and 10,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,215.40, 18,323.10 and 10,465.80 is: 15,698.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,215.40 : 18,323.10 = 10,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,215.40/18,323.10 = 10,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,215.40x = 18,323.10 × 10,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,215.40x = 191,765,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,765,899.98/12,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,698.70

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